5 Tips To Help Children Overcome Fear Of Failure

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JAKARTA - Children who are afraid of failure are likely to find it difficult to reach the biggest potential in them. Although some children are able to take advantage of failures to get better. However, some of the other teenagers actually become helpless because of a very big fear.

The good news is, you can teach teenagers how to conquer their fear of failure so they can bounce back better than before. Here are five ways to help teens overcome the fear of failure, reported by Very Well Family, Monday, January 15.

Sometimes teenagers draw wrong conclusions about themselves based on failure. When they fail, the child tends to feel himself as a bad person who can't do anything right. For that, as a parent you need to teach healthy self-talks. Encourage children to avoid degrading statements of themselves. As well as teach him to change negative thoughts with more realistic monologies. More self-similar conversations are effective in helping children rise from failure.

Praise children for their achievements can backfire. Because it can leave the impression that your love for children only depends on their achievements. Praise the child for trying hard, whatever the result. When the child's business is not successful, give encouraging words. Praise children's efforts teach about the importance of doing business.

Talk to your child about failure. Discuss feelings that accompany failures such as shame, guilt, sadness, or even anger. Teach children how to deal with discomfort associated with failure.

Tell the story of how people succeed in overcoming failures. Explain that failure can be an opportunity to learn. Talk about how fear of failure can make people reluctant to try things that may not be mastered. And discuss the potential consequences of this mindset.

Find opportunities to show your child the way you bounce back from failure. When you fail to get a job or when you can't negotiate a business deal, be a good role model. Avoid making excuses or pretending to be as if you don't care.

On the other hand, honestly express your disappointment. Then, explain how you turn this failure into an opportunity to learn so that you can do better in the future.

Get involved in children's education to help create a positive learning environment. Attending a conference of parents and teachers, visiting open houses, and volunteering for PTA are several ways to show your children and teachers that you play an active role in children's education.

Help children form positive relationships with teachers. Research shows that students will try their best when they have a positive relationship with their teachers. Also, avoid talking negatively about children's teachers.